Inpatient Dietitian

Join a collaborative, inclusive team that values professional development, diversity, and long‑term career growth.

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian to come join their dynamic clinical team at Keck Medicine of USC, located in Los Angeles, CA. Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country.

This position may be eligible for a sign‑on bonus.

Sodexo offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well‑being:

3 weeks of vacation plus 3 personal days starting in year one

Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure, and CDR renewal

Continuing education funding to support professional growth

Up to $5,000 in annual tuition reimbursement

Free meals and free parking

Ongoing training, development, and health & wellness programs

• Provide nutrition care across a diverse patient population, including critical care and nutrition support
• Educate and collaborate with the healthcare team, including physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff; demonstrate strong interdisciplinary relationship‑building skills
• Participate in Performance Improvement / Quality Improvement (PI/QI) initiatives with an interest in advancing best practices
• Willing and eager to learn new processes where prior experience may be limited
• Precept and mentor Dietetic Interns

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Be a registered dietitian with at least 2-5 years of experience
• Preferred advanced degree and/or advanced certification
• Ability to take initiative, be innovative, and passionate about nutrition and elevating our practice
• Be self-directed, flexible, and a team player and have excellent time management, verbal, and written communication skills

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement:

Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24:

Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

Credentials Requirement:

Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.  In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years experienced practitioner able to work with minimal supervision